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The FTC is investigating Apple s deals with music labels over its Beats Music service, looking into whether the deals involve putting competitors at a disadvantage, Bloomberg reports. Earlier this week, the Verge reported that both the DOJ and the FTC were looking into the matter.
Speaking of Beats Music: Apple will relaunch it at WWDC next month, according to 9to5Mac — although Billboard reports that licensing deals still aren t in place.
Facebook escapes big fines, for now, after Dutch regulator agrees to hear the company out about its privacy policies.
Apple is working with developers on ResearchKit apps to test DNA, according to MIT Technology Review.
Max Levhin s Affirm, a lending startup, raises $275 million from Andreessen Horowitz and others.
Chinese drone maker DJI raises $75 million from Accel Partners at a reported $8 billion valuation.
Lenovo security risks: Company is asking users to download patch for three vulnerabilities that could be exploited to install malware on users systems.
Skype vs. Sky TV: EU court rules that Microsoft can t register a trademark for its Skype service because its name could be confused with Sky TV.
Former Apple retail chief Ron Johnson unveils startup, Enjoy Technology, which sells high-end consumer electronics and offer free delivery and setup.
ICYMI: Hewlett-Packard s $5 billion fraud lawsuit against former Autonomy executives is now public.
From Edward Snowden leaks: The NSA can convert phone conversations into searchable text.
Photo: Max Levchin near his Affirm office in San Francisco on Thursday, March 14, 2013. (John Green/Bay Area News Group)